Bhatkal: The decomposed body of a watchman or helper was recovered from the a house in Bunder Road, Bhatkal Sunday.

The deceased has been indentified as Manjunath Shet (75) of Sonarkeri, Bhatkal.

Manjunath used to work as a helper in the house.

The body has been sent for postmortem and Police are investigating into the matter.

A case has been registered in Bhatkal Police station.